Orchids&Dragons

We've got a thread for inspiration, I wanted to start one to keep us laughing! Feel free to add anything that makes your heart smile!

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Bathing suits and wine bottles - my kinda party! You look amazing, girl! Even a little deflated!

You look awesome, Sophie! Congrats on your excellent recovery!

Congratulations! It was, by far, my favorite milestone!

I was so impressed by the new you that I didn't even notice the view!

Explains why I'm an accountant!🤪

Maybe they can remove the pancreas (if that's the desired treatment) at the same time that they do the sleeve? The pancreas is very close to the stomach.

Helllllooooo CURVES! Looking fabulous!

Not if he's lookin' at boobies!

Wow, super sexy!

Baby seal poop on rice cakes! 🤣

Yup! Makes you a bad@ss!

I was thinking Jedi-chic!

You are looking amazing, Sophie! Thank you for sharing!

Mine was laparoscopic

It was! But, unfortunately, too spicy for my hubby 😟

I agree that you need to see a doctor. In the meantime, you might try sleeping on a wedge to elevate your head. That can ease the symptoms. Also, don't drink within an hour or two of bedtime.

I don't think you'll find anyone on the forum who not only struggles to make good choices consistently, but also to accept that you can make a bad choice, forgive yourself and move on. This is the nature of the beast. It is really difficult to try to stay on very low calorie intake before your surgery. I'd focus more on high-quality choices, maybe trying out high-protein recipes, getting in more water, etc. Instill those habits now. The drop in calories will happen naturally after the surgery. One warning - do NOT get in the habit of protein shakes now or you will be sooooo burned out by the time you actually need them! Best of luck to you!

Most servings of fruit are in the 60-80 calorie range. How did you get 5 fruits a day from 900 calories? I often eat 5 servings of fruit, but in the neighborhood of 300 calories/day.

I'm asking because I'm 60, and I want to be realistic. However, I've had 4 kids, including 15.5 pound twins (total weight)! My belly muscles have been stretched to h3ll and back! And if I go to the trouble of plastics, I'd like it to be worth it.

Sophie, you're looking amazing! Did the doctor have a lot of muscle-tightening to do for your abdomen or was it primarily excess skin removal?

You look like a star!

I don't think anyone but you will notice your "problem" areas. You look fantastic and that's all they'll notice!

My deepest condolences. I can't imagine what you're going through.